News Summary
- The government has appointed Dr. Narayandatta Kandel as the Attorney General.
- Dr. Kandel was recommended for the appointment by the Cabinet in its Sunday meeting.
- Dr. Kandel earned his PhD in Law from Queen’s University in the United Kingdom.
March 5, Kathmandu — Dr. Narayandatta Kandel has been appointed as the Attorney General, the government’s chief legal advisor. Born in Bihun, Baglung, Dr. Kandel’s appointment was recommended by the Cabinet in its Sunday meeting. He holds a PhD in Law from Queen’s University, United Kingdom.
However, his initial professional background is closely linked to journalism. His career began as a full-time journalist in 1992 (2049 BS).
He worked as a news reporter for over a decade at various media outlets including Radio Nepal, Rajdhani Daily, Rastrapurkar, and Nepal Bani Weekly.
From 2001 to 2003 (2058 to 2060 BS), he served as the chairman of the Dhaulagiri branch of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists. During his journalism career, his interest increasingly shifted towards law and justice.
In 2003 (2060 BS), he formally began his legal career after receiving his advocate’s certificate from the Nepal Bar Council.
While practicing law, he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from Nepal Law Campus and pursued higher studies in European universities. In 2007, he completed studies in International Peace Studies at the National University of Ireland, followed by a Master’s in Law from Ulster University, UK in 2009 before earning his doctoral degree in law from the UK.
Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Kandel has not only argued cases in court but also advocated for human rights, freedom of expression, and the rule of law. He has collaborated with organizations such as Freedom Forum, Amnesty International, and the Human Rights and Peace Society.